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The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon and in 1946, the medal was established. The medal was awarded to any member of the United States armed services, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands, who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.

The American Campaign Medal was established by Executive Order 9265 on November 6, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was awarded to any member of the United States armed servies with 30 consecutive day of service in the American Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description United States Military Service Uniform Ribbon bars: World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, United States Army Good Conduct Medal. Dimensions 3-D: 11.1 × 1.1 × 1.3cm (4 3/8 × 7/16 × 1/2 in.)
 Materials Silk
Copper Alloy
Gold-Colored Plating
 Inventory Number A19630425001 Credit Line Donated by Alexander J. Kaylas Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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